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Device control and unlocking

- [Instructor] It isn't enough to know that you…can manage your devices.…If you work in an IT department managing devices…for an organization, you have responsibilities.…Your responsibilities extend to its users,…its shareholders, and perhaps to the public.…If you manage a school or a district,…you have responsibilities to children.…If you manage a medical facility,…you have them to administrators,…insurance companies, patients, and doctors.…In all cases, you may have a legal responsibility…to manage the devices that come into contact with…and operate upon the systems you employ.…

One need only look at the news for examples…of how important it is for an organization…to be able to unlock a digital device…for which that organization is responsible…when law enforcement requires the use…of the data on that device to investigate crimes…or prevent terrorist activities.…But not every situation is that dramatic.…Sometimes it's barely necessary…to be certain that user data is never out of your control,…but if you work with schools, hospitals,…

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11/17/2016

As workers rely more and more on mobile technology, more companies are considering a centralized mobile device management (MDM) solution. Understanding MDM is now a key skill for any IT administrator. Join author Sean Colins as he reviews exactly what MDM is and how organizations use it to control an entire ecosystem of smartphones and tablets.

Dig into how MDM works on company-owned devices and in one-to-one, BYOD, and shared models. Learn how to enroll devices and manage profiles, and deploy applications to Apple, Android, and Windows devices without user involvement. Explore "over the air" management, security and control best practices, and storage planning. Sean also describes how to remotely wipe and unlock mobile devices, and set important restrictions. Finally, Sean will preview a number of the MDM vendors, including ZuluDesk and AirWatch, so you can choose the right solution for your organization.